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In meiosis chromosome number becomes...

In meiosis chromosome number becomes

A

One half of parent cell

B

Same as parent cell

C

One-fourth of parent cell

D

Double of parent cell.

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  2. In which stage synaptinemal complex dissolves, chromaties become clear...

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  4. Cell plate is formed during

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  5. In meiosis, synapsis occurs during

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  6. G(2) phase occurs between

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  7. Pick up the correct statement : (a) Mitosis occurs in somatic cells ...

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  8. Which one is the correct sequence of a cell cycle?

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  9. Identify two correct statements about meiosis (a)Bead like structure...

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  10. Chromosomes are visible with chromatids in phase

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  11. The non-sister chromatids twist around and exchange segmetns with each...

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  12. Recombination involves

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  13. Which of the following is unique to mitosis and not a part of meiosis

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  14. Recombination between homologous chromosomes is completed by the end o...

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  15. In which stage of meiosis crossing over takes place

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  16. Identify the meiotic sage in which the homologous chromosomes separate...

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  17. The microtubules from opposite poles of the spindle get attached to th...

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  18. In which stage of cell division chromosomes are most condensed

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  19. Synapsis occurs between

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  20. Given below is schematic break-up of phases of cell cycle. Which one ...

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